Job Details

We invite exceptional individuals to apply for non-tenured faculty positions within the Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science (WCFHS) in the College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). We are seeking doctorally prepared candidates for the Springfield, Urbana and Chicago campuses to teach Pediatric and Women’s Health nursing students. Responsibilities would include teaching all levels of students across all programs, particularly in didactic and clinical areas of pre-licensure Pediatrics and Maternity Nursing.

The UIC College of Nursing is one of the premier nursing programs in the country. Our mission is to transform health, healthcare and policy through knowledge generation and translation and education of future leaders from diverse backgrounds.

WCFHS is one of three departments in the UIC College of Nursing. Over 1300 students are enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BSN), Advanced Generalist Master of Science (AGMS), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies throughout our six campuses – Chicago, Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield and Urbana. The Department of WCFHS also includes the following programs of study: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute/Primary, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Duties:

The University of Illinois is the largest land grant university in Illinois. The Springfield and Urbana Regional Campuses are part of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing (UIC CON). The Springfield Regional Campus is located on the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus in central Illinois. UIS has been rated as one of top ten public regional universities in the Midwest for each of the past nine years. The Urbana Regional Campus is located on the Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus in east central Illinois. Students and faculty have the advantage of the highly ranked UIC College of Nursing program while they enjoy the sports, activities, and resources of the UIUC campus.

Qualifications:

Minimum education required is a doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) in nursing or related sciences by the time of appointment. Also required is eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Illinois. College and University resources are supportive of development of teaching methods, clinical practice and academic scholarship.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit an electronic application, including a letter of intent and curriculum vitae. For fullest consideration, please apply by January 4, 2018.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.